Director of Physical Therapy in Princeton, New Jersey at Princeton Orthopaedic Associates

At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, we’ve delivered extraordinary orthopedic care to Central New Jersey since 1974. Our physicians and rehabilitation professionals work together to help patients recover, regain mobility, and get back to what matters. We’re looking for a hands-on, people-first Director of Physical Therapy to lead our teams and elevate care across six locations. This is an opportunity to influence clinical quality, develop talented therapists, strengthen the partnership between PT and our physicians, and help shape the future of outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation at POA.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop physical therapists and designated support teams across six locations in Central NJ, creating a consistent, collaborative culture of accountability and growth.
• Champion exceptional orthopedic rehabilitation, evidence-based care, patient outcomes, and strong clinical collaboration with POA physicians.
• Drive staffing, scheduling, patient access, workflow, and performance improvements using meaningful operational and quality measures.
• Help expand rehabilitation capabilities, support technology and process enhancements, and maintain an appropriate clinical presence.

What You Bring

• An active, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license and a graduate degree in physical therapy (DPT preferred).
• At least 7 years of progressive clinical experience, ideally in outpatient orthopedics, plus 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• A proven ability to develop clinicians, lead change, collaborate with physicians, and balance excellent care with operational accountability.
• Comfort working across and ability to travel regularly among multiple locations; multi-site leadership, OCS certification, program development, or healthcare management education are pluses.

Why POA?

You’ll join an established, independent orthopedic practice where collaboration and patient-centered care are central to how we work and where your leadership can make a measurable difference across an entire therapy program.

Benefits and Compensation

The hiring salary range for this full-time position is $125,000–$145,000 annually. Final compensation within the range is determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and the scope of leadership responsibilities. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. Benefit participation is subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

POA is an equal opportunity employer.

POA, as a member organization of OrthoNJ, is committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity or expression, parental status, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law.